So, this week posed a bit of a dilemma for me. I had a call on Monday morning from Mick Lawton, a Tyrrells member and single figure handicap golfer, who was due to play a semi-final of a summer knockout later in the week. Mick explained he had been striking the ball very well but needed some help with his putting. No problems, I tell Mick and we arrange to meet up the following day. 

All straight forward so far you say, until I realised that Mick's opponent was Chris Olney (yes, the same Chris Olney who has worked in the Pro Shop for me for the last four years!)…. Now what?!

Being the true Professional that I am (??), I did the only thing I could…… I gave Mick the best putting lesson ever! He won his scratch match against Chris on the 19th hole and I had some explaining to do the following morning. Luckily I think Chris has forgiven me but maybe you could all be extra nice to him if you see him this week - thank you!

 

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The President's Cup was retained by the TWGC's men, after the match was reduced to nine holes due to heavy rain. The final result was 6-4 to the men, however we all know they have no stamina and the ladies had clearly lead them into a false sense of security, planning a back nine charge only for mother nature to intervene…. Hmmmmm. Once all competitors had managed to dry off the match was followed by a sumptuous lunch and a few liquid refreshments.

The Tyrrells Wood team of Rod Capel, Alan Chisholm, Vice-Captain Stuart Jackson and Steve Harding (Vice-Captain of Addington Palace) won the overall team prize at Addington Palace's Seniors' Open Invitiation. With a combined score of 146 pts, the TWGC team beat the second place team by 11 points! Rod Capel won the overall third place prize with 38 points, Alan had 37 points, Stuart 36 points and Steve Harding 35 points off four.


 

This is what the next 10 days at Tyrrells Wood looks like:

 

Sat 5 Sep - Well played Sandra Oldland who won the Ladies EWGA Medal with a nett 71. Please click here for the full results. 

Sat 5 Sep - Congratulations to Trevor Steer who won the Club Drawn Medal with an excellent nett 69, Trevor just beat Paul Howgate on countback for the top spot. Please click here for the full results. 

Sun 6 Sep - Not content with his win in the Saturday Boys' Roll-Up the previous day, Paul Olney continued his good form winning the Club Drawn Medal with a superb nett 66. Steve Hunt finished in second place with a nett 67 and a timely handicap reduction into single figures - well done, Steve! Please click here for the full results. 

Sun 6 Sep - Last Sunday saw Tyrrells host The Land Autumn Salver, a mixed competition open to members from other Glf Cubs. This year saw a full field of 96 golfers, the feedback from everyone who played was fantastic the course got some rave reviews especially from visitors who hadn't played here for some time and the food was excellent. Please click here for the full results. 

Tue 8 Sep - Very well played Caroline Hardy-Evans who won the Ladies Autumn Meeting with a nett 72. Lady Captain, Noreen Kelland finished in second place with nett 73. Please click here for the full results.